RxERP Integrates Embedded Microtransponder Technology for Improved Pharmaceutical Traceability
RxERP has signed a licensing agreement with p‑Chip Corporation to embed light‑activated microtransponder tags into its pharmaceutical ERP serialization workflows. The embedded tags provide a permanent, tamper‑resistant digital ID that links directly to RxERP’s receiving, inventory, verification and reporting records, eliminating reliance on printed labels. This integration positions RxERP as the only ERP platform offering end‑to‑end DSCSA compliance ahead of the August 2025 electronic verification deadline for distributors and the 2025‑26 deadlines for dispensers. The solution promises to cut manual reconciliation, reduce exceptions, and improve audit readiness.
Unanet Introduces AI Copilot to Turn ERP Complexity Into Actionable Intelligence for Architecture and Engineering Firms
Unanet has launched Champ™ for ERP, an AI‑first copilot built on Wyatt’s natural‑language engine and embedded directly into its AE ERP platform for architecture and engineering firms. The solution lets finance leaders and project managers ask plain‑language questions, receive real‑time...
Embridge Consulting Introduces “Elastic Change” To Tackle Why ERP and Transformation Projects Fail
Embridge Consulting launched the Elastic Change framework to address the high failure rate of ERP and digital transformation projects. The model replaces rigid, project‑led approaches with a flexible structure that scales with organisational maturity and emphasizes emotionally intelligent leadership. By...
Industrial AI: Essential Strategies for Transformation
Claudio Fayad outlines three core strategies for industrial AI adoption: modernize legacy automation without halting production, fuse IT and OT functions to create a unified data pipeline, and implement a robust data‑fabric to centralize real‑time information. By layering AI on...
Xinnor's Alternative Software RAID Filer for AI
Software RAID vendor Xinnor unveiled xiNAS, an all‑flash NAS filer built on its xiRAID stack, XFS, and NFS over RDMA, targeting AI, HPC and data‑intensive workloads. In a Supermicro validation, a single node achieved up to 74.5 GB/s sequential read and...
Google Says Hacker Groups Are Using Gemini to Augment Attacks – and Companies Are Even ‘Stealing’ Its Models
Google Threat Intelligence Group, together with DeepMind, released an AI Threat Tracker revealing that state‑backed APT groups are weaponizing Google’s Gemini models to research targets, craft multilingual phishing, and generate code for attacks. Notable actors include China‑based Temp.HEX, UNC6148 targeting...
Anthropic To Help Pay For Data Centre Grid Costs
Anthropic announced it will cover the grid costs associated with its AI data centres, partnering with utilities to estimate and offset residential electricity price hikes. The company will also finance infrastructure upgrades, invest in new power generation, and implement demand‑response...
College of Policing Accounts ‘Disclaimed’ by Auditor for Second Year in Wake of IT Failure
The National Audit Office refused to endorse the College of Policing’s 2024‑25 accounts for a second consecutive year, citing lingering fallout from a botched migration to the Home Office’s Oracle‑based Metis system. The IT switch triggered inaccurate financial reporting and...
Republic Power Group Partners with NVT to Bridge ERP Platforms and Blockchain-Based Capital Markets
Singapore‑based Republic Power Group Limited (RPGL) has signed a non‑binding MOU with Hong Kong fintech NVT to integrate NVT’s regulated real‑world asset tokenization platform with RPGL’s ERP solutions across Asia. The collaboration aims to embed blockchain‑enabled capital‑market services into existing...
Forterro Defies European IT Spending Caution with Strong Cloud and AI-Driven Growth in 2025
Forterro posted €375 million in 2025 revenue, delivering double‑digit growth in sales, recurring revenue, and bookings despite a cautious European IT climate. Cloud bookings surged 30% year‑over‑year, pushing recurring revenue to 74% of total. Net revenue retention hit 114% and gross...
Freddy’s Frozen Custard Names Todd Paladini as CIO
Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers announced Todd Paladini as its inaugural chief information officer. Paladini, a veteran with over two decades leading IT for brands like Cafe Rio and Cinemark, will oversee modernization of the chain’s technology infrastructure. The hire...
CGI Expands Global Alliance with Google Cloud to Help Businesses with Gemini AI
CGI has broadened its multi‑year alliance with Google Cloud to accelerate enterprise adoption of the Gemini agentic AI platform. The expansion equips tens of thousands of CGI consultants with Gemini Enterprise and funds joint workshops, hackathons, and training programs. It...
Arcjet Release V1 of Its SDK for Enabling Security Capabilities in JavaScript Apps
Arcjet launched version 1.0 of its JavaScript SDK, delivering a stable, production‑ready API for security functions such as bot mitigation, email verification, rate limiting, and data redaction. The SDK can block malicious bots, enforce custom traffic rules, and protect against...
US Insurance Tech Spending 2026: From Modernization To Intelligence
The episode examines Forrester's forecast that U.S. insurance tech spending will rise by $173 billion in 2026, reaching 6 % of total national tech outlays. It explains how insurers are shifting from pure modernization to intelligence‑driven initiatives—cloud migration, AI‑enabled analytics, automation, and...
3 Restaurant Brands Tap Tech Chiefs to Scale Operations
Three restaurant operators—Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, CEC Entertainment and Starbucks—have each added senior technology executives to accelerate digital transformation and scale operations. Freddy’s appointed its first CIO, Todd Paladini, to unify franchisee systems, while CEC promoted Nathan Hunstable to...
CrowdStrike Appoints Jonathon Dixon as JAPAC Lead
CrowdStrike announced Jonathon Dixon as vice‑president and managing director for Japan and Asia Pacific, tasking him with leading AI‑powered cyber‑security transformation across the region. Dixon arrives with more than 25 years of experience, most recently serving as JAPAC head at Verkada and...
Oracle Expands Cloud SCM Capabilities to Address Complex Needs of Process Manufacturers
Oracle announced new capabilities in its Fusion Cloud SCM suite tailored for process manufacturers. The updates introduce AI‑assisted recipe synchronization, dynamic batch sizing, and granular yield modeling to handle blending, mixing, and batch‑based production. Enhanced traceability features include lot‑specific unit‑of‑measure...
NinjaOne Adds IT Asset Management to Close Cost, Risk, and Visibility Gaps
NinjaOne has launched a native IT Asset Management (ITAM) module that is built directly into its existing platform rather than as a separate add‑on. The integrated solution gives IT teams a real‑time, unified view of hardware, software, SaaS and cloud...
IBM Refreshes FlashSystem Lineup with Faster 5600, 7600, and 9600 Arrays
IBM has refreshed its FlashSystem all‑flash portfolio, introducing the 5600, 7600 and 9600 arrays to replace the 5300, 7300 and 9500 models. The new 9600 delivers up to 6.3 million IOPS, 3.3 PB raw capacity and a compact 2‑RU chassis, while the...
From NIMBY to YIMBY: A Playbook for Data Center Community Acceptance
The data‑center industry is moving from a defensive NIMBY stance to a proactive YIMBY strategy, driven by tools like the Digital Infrastructure Framework that give local governments clear evaluation language and negotiation leverage. Communities such as Loudoun County now see...
Takeaways From The Future Of Software Development Retreat: Just Because You Can Doesn’t Mean You’re Ready To
The episode recaps insights from a high‑level, invitation‑only retreat on the future of software development, where veteran engineers and AI pioneers debated the rise of autonomous code generation. Key takeaways include the existential anxiety sparked by AI‑driven app‑generation (“Welcome to...
Storage News Ticker – 9 February 2026
The storage‑focused news ticker highlighted a wave of AI‑centric and security‑driven product launches, from Aerospike’s default Dynamic Data Masking to Cloudera’s on‑prem AI inference and Trino‑powered warehouse. Databricks secured a $5 billion equity round, reporting $5.4 billion ARR with strong AI revenue,...
Inside Microsoft’s 2026 MS365 Retirements: What MSPs Need to Manage Now
Microsoft has announced a series of MS365 feature retirements for 2026, including the removal of SharePoint Alerts and the deprecation of Exchange Web Services. These changes affect a broad set of services such as Teams, SharePoint, Entra, and pricing structures,...
Federal Agencies Embrace Networking as a Service to Modernize Their Networks
Federal agencies such as CISA and the VA are rapidly adopting Network as a Service (NaaS) to replace legacy network infrastructure. By partnering with FedRAMP‑authorized providers like Cisco Meraki and Juniper Mist, they gain cloud‑native agility, scalable security, and AI‑driven...
Why IT Service Management Is Vital for Digital Transformation
Higher education is confronting student‑driven demand for seamless, AI‑enhanced digital experiences, making IT service management (ITSM) a strategic necessity. Legacy systems and fragmented processes hinder on‑demand services such as Wi‑Fi, digital resources, and 24/7 help desks. Modern, AI‑powered ITSM platforms...